Applying to MIT

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 5.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 86.02%. 16,568 men and 8,939 women applied to MIT and 663 men and 626 women students were accepted.

Among them, 610 men and 538 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MIT.

In 2024, 903 students (83% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 334 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MIT.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 780 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 780 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 36 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at MIT. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, SAT / ACT, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at MIT. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MIT.